Monday, January 20, 2014

Magnetic nanosponges more effective at soaking up spills

Magnetic nanosponges more effective at soaking up spills: "A new type of carbon nanotube (CNT) sponge that contains sulfur and iron has been developed and is proving to be more effective at soaking up water contaminants, such as oil, fertilizers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, than previously seen. The magnetic properties of these nanosponges also make them easier to retrieve from the environment once the clean-up job is done."